Enrique Romero Cuevas - Diplomat - Mexico

Profile: Henry A. Romero Cuevas - Diplomat - United Mexican States

Henry A. Romero Cuevas

Henry A. Romero Cuevas was born in Chilpancingo in Guerrero state, Mexico. He graduated in International Relations from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) and has served on the Mexican Foreign Service since 1973 with the rank of Minister.

During his career he has represented Mexico in Nicaragua, Canada, Cuba, Costa Rica, Japan, Guatemala, Chile, Venezuela and more recently in the U.S..

In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been in charge of the Directorate General of Communications, Director of Political Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean. Until last November served as Director General for Protection and Consular Affairs. Took office as Consul of Mexico in Portland, Oregon on December 1st 2008.

We try to him about his work as consul in Oregon, one of the fastest growing areas and Mexican influence in the U.S.. Romero Cuevas explains and details the most important functions and services provided by a consulate of the United Mexican States.

We spoke with Enrique Romero Cuevas of Mexico and some of the most pressing issues at home and the situation created by drug trafficking.

Weekly Line them about this interview with a man of action, witness and actor in several of the key political processes of Latin America's recent history. A professional diplomat, thoughtful, full of humanity and concern for the problems of their fellows.

I take these lines to thank the excellent treatment received by the staff of the Consulate of Mexico in Portland, and especially to Ms. Sandra Olay for your patience with me and pleasant conversation.

Program the week of December 14, 2009